Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for mental health and substance abuse social workers is $29.74 an hour ($61,860 a year). About 1,880 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($60,280). Wisconsin ranks 17th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for mental health and substance abuse social workers in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.84 | $45,430 |
| 25% of workers | $23.91 | $49,720 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.74 | $61,860 |
| 75% of workers | $36.23 | $75,360 |
| 90% of workers | $42.16 | $87,690 |
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $66,770 | 30 |
| Madison | $63,690 | 220 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $62,770 | 600 |
| Appleton | $62,100 | 50 |
| Wausau | $61,780 | 150 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $60,800 | 30 |
| Eau Claire | $60,210 | 50 |
| Green Bay | $54,200 | 110 |
| Sheboygan | $54,160 | 30 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $49,920 | 50 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for mental health and substance abuse social workers
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +10.3% over ten years, much faster than average · about 12,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $62,220 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $47,500 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $59,280 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $62,690 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $66,910 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $46,530 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $62,830 |
| Health Education Specialists | $74,040 |
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